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2005 Chevrolet SSRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet SSR, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints310 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kLatches/locks/linkages, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Chevrolet SSR has problems

31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages120
Electrical system60
Structure50
Power train40
Air bags20
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
4 other systems40

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Chevrolet SSR recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other SSR year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SSR median. How we score

'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Chevrolet SSR safety ratings

2005 Chevrolet SSR 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Chevrolet SSR, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of HeadlightsRQ17002 · closed Mar 29, 2021
    No recall
In owners' words

What SSR owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER'S INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT BY USING DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION ON KEYFOB, LOWERING WINDOW AND REACHING OUTSIDE TO OPEN DOOR. THIS WORKED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WHILE I TRIED TO WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DOOR HANDLE. NOW THE LOCKING MECHANISM…
Complaint 10419707 · Aug 16, 2011 · 34,433 miles
INSIDE DOOR MECHANISM FAILURE. DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND GM DEALER UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE TIMELINE TO FACILITATE REPAIRS. REQUEST FOR LOANER VEHICLE DENIED. *NM
Complaint 10167626 · Sep 8, 2006 · 10,250 miles
THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN ON MY CHEVROLET SSR. I AM UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND REACHING OUTSIDE. I FEAR THIS WOULD BE VERY UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE PART IS ON BACKORDER AND HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY…
Complaint 10166416 · Aug 24, 2006

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